The Blink 2K Outdoor Camera and Doorbell Bundle Is Now 74% Off.
Amazon has slashed the price of the Blink 2K+ Outdoor Camera and 2K+ Wired Doorbell Kit from $149.98 to $38.99—a 74% discount, making it an affordable way to monitor both your front door and other areas around your home, like your driveway or backyard. The Blink kit also includes a sync module, batteries, and mounting hardware, so you don’t need anything else to get started. Just keep in mind that the doorbell is a wired version, so you’ll need existing doorbell wiring to install it. And if you don’t need 2K resolution for your outdoor camera, there’s another kit for $30.99 that combines the same 2K video doorbell with the previous-generation Blink Outdoor 4, which records in 1080p.
The camera operates on two AA lithium batteries, and Blink estimates that with typical use and power-saving settings, battery life can last up to two years—actual life will vary depending on recording frequency and selected settings. Incidentally, the video resolution is 2560 x 1440 pixels, with a 135-degree diagonal field of view, so one camera should be sufficient for capturing a typical porch or driveway without the need for precise placement. Two-way audio, motion alerts, and a night mode are also included, ensuring the camera meets the basic requirements of an outdoor security camera.
It’s worth noting that some of Blink’s smart features, including AI-generated descriptions of recorded events, require a paid plan , as does cloud storage for clips. Plans start at $3.99 per month for a single camera, with AI features costing more, so ongoing costs can add up if you want the full suite of features. The cameras are also best suited for Alexa-powered homes, as they work with Alexa and IFTTT, but not with Apple HomeKit or Google Home, according to a PCMag review .